Copy and move files
Move files to a different folder, or copy them to a different folder or to the same folder.
You can move files and folders to a different folder. You can also copy a file to a different folder or to the same folder.
Before you start
- The destination folder exists and is not locked.
- One action can move or copy a maximum of 1000 files.
- A copy of a 3D model counts as one more model in your plan limit.
Move files
Step 1 of 6
- In My Drive, select the files or the folders.
- Right-click the selection.
- Select Move.
- Choose the destination folder.
- Select Move.
- Confirm the move in the Move dialog.
All 6 steps are done.
Copy files to a different folder
You can copy files. You cannot copy a folder or a locked file.
Step 1 of 6
- Select the files.
- Right-click the selection.
- Select Copy to.
- Choose the destination folder.
- Select Copy.
- Confirm the copy in the Copy dialog.
All 6 steps are done.
If the name is already in the destination folder
The dialog You already have this file opens. Select a choice, then select Copy.
| Choice | Result |
|---|---|
| Replace it | The copy replaces the file in the destination folder. Its links and tags stay. Its sharing starts again as private. |
| Keep both | The platform keeps the two files. The copy gets a number after the name. |
| Skip this file | The platform does not copy this file and continues with the next file. |
| Stop copying | The platform stops the copy of this file and of the files that follow. |
| Apply to all | The platform uses your choice for all the files that follow. |
Make a copy in the same folder
Step 1 of 5
- Right-click the file.
- Select Copy to.
- Choose the folder that contains the file.
- Select Copy.
- Confirm the copy in the Copy dialog.
All 5 steps are done.
The copy shows in the same folder. The platform adds (1) to the name, for example ring(1).glb. The dialog You already have this file does not open.